Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST80

Following is a complete analysis of the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung ST80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and ST80 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was introduced 10 months earlier than the ST80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the CX1 scores versus the ST80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung ST80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the CX1 versus the ST80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and ST80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and ST80.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST80 to provide extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.